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School of Allied Health Hosts Successful Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn
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Messenger photo by Sarah Hawley
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The Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn, which took place last Thursday, October 23, brought in more than two dozens students, faculty and staff to educate them on the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer.
The event was sponsored by the Hocking College School of Allied Health in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and featured speaker and certified nurse practitioner Melanie Moynan-Smith. Moynan-Smith stressed the importance of monthly self-breast examinations to detect early signs of cancer. After her speech, participants were able to visit displays to practice what they had learned. 
"We want to help students understand and be aware," said Dean of the School of Allied Health, Bonnie Allen Smith. Allen Smith hopes that the Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn becomes the first in a series of events pertaining to various health issues throughout the year.
The event was featured an article in the Athens Messenger.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
The Hocking College Board of Trustees will have a special meeting on Monday, October 27 at the The Inn at Hocking College at 4:30 pm.
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 Help Support the Student Food Pantry
Kris Williams' students will hold two bake sales and a canned food drive to raise money and collect canned goods for the Hocking College Food Pantry.
The sales will be Wednesday, October 29 and Wednesday, November 5, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. each day, with tables in the Student Center and the Dining Hall.
Purchase bake sales goods with cash - all are $1.00 or less, or with cans of food. One can of food = two cookies. Bring canned goods or non-perishables that need minimal preparation (only need a microwave) - such as soup, stew, Easy Mac, fruit and vegetables.
Help support these students and the Food Pantry.
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 College Gallery Hosts Solo Artist Photography Exhibition
The Hocking College Art Gallery will feature a solo artist photography exhibition featuring Tim Creamer beginning on October 31, 2014 with an opening reception from 6-9 p.m. during Nelsonville Historic Square Final Friday event.
The exhibit will feature modern photography created with iPhone 4/5s apps including Hipstamatic, iColorama and Snapseed. With technological innovation, artists no longer need a "real' camera to develop and portray their work. The accessibility of the iPhone and its apps allow instant sharing and feedback from fellow artists through social media sites.
Artist Tim Creamer states that his inspiration for his art came when he was introduced to a Facebook group, "Tintype Hipstamatic," which features works created using Tintype filter pack in any combination.
"Just as important as creating images, this community offers feedback and encouragement. Social media is a boon to my creative process, as I no longer work in a creative vacuum. I find myself pushing the limits as other international artists in this group are now doing; we show, share, and encourage each other. This body of work is a testament to this process," Creamer said.
The exhibition runs through November 2, 2014. The Hocking College Art Gallery is located at 30 Public Square in Nelsonville and is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12-5 p.m.
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ID Theft Lunch and Learn
On Thursday, November 13, Hocking College will host "ID Theft: Who's Got Your Number," a free lunch and learn seminar presented by the Ohio University Credit Union.
The seminar will educate participants on how identity thieves target their victims, how to protect your personal information and what steps to take if your identity is stolen. All faculty and staff are invited to attend the event, with a free lunch provided in DVD 108. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP no later than Monday, November 10 to Linda Deeds at deedsl@hocking.edu. Please be sure to include any special dietary needs.
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 Community Halloween and Halloween Potluck
A Community Halloween celebration will be held Thursday, October 30 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Hocking College Student Center, following Nelsonville's Trick or Treat. An inflatable playground, climbing, fair food, costume contests, face painting and more will be available. The Nelsonville-York Marching Band will also be performing.
There will be a Halloween Potluck on Friday, October 31 from 12 - 2 p.m. in Oakley 312. Bring a ghoulish dish to share and wear a full costume, crazy hat or your favorite Halloween clothing. It will be a scary good time!
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 Upcoming Admissions Events
We will be welcoming prospective students to campus during the following autumn visit events:
Discover Hocking
Thursday Nov. 6
Discover Hocking starts at 1:15 p.m. in the Hocking College Student Center. During Discover Hocking, all schools offer program displays and information in the Student Center Multiplex. Prospective students also have a chance to learn more about admissions, housing and financial aid, take a campus tour and spend some time interacting with faculty.
Hocking Showcase
Each Hocking Showcase starts at 9:30 a.m. with registration and a Program Expo, followed by hands-on activities in the featured academic school. Prospective students then enjoy a complimentary lunch with faculty, staff and students.
Autumn 2014 Hocking Showcase Dates:
- Friday, November 7 - Public Safety Services
- Monday, November 10 - Natural Resources
- Wednesday, November 12 - Hospitality
- Friday, November 14 - Health and Nursing
- Tuesday November 18 - Arts, Business & Science
- Wednesday November 19 - Engineering & Information Technology (at the Logan Campus)
Please contact any member of the Admissions team with any questions.
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 Interpretation Students Present Night Fair
Hocking College is holding a Night Fair on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Robbins Crossing and the Nature Center.
As part of the Hocking College Night Interpretation course, students and faculty will be combining four sections into a larger scale public program to take place on Friday night. The Night Fair will include night hikes, astronomy, nocturnal animals, campfire stories, songs, games and much more. If weather permits, the astronomy portion will take place on the bike trail farther from campus for a better view of the stars. Hocking College students from the Night Interpretation class will conduct all presentations throughout the night.
The event is free and open to the public. Be sure to dress warm and bring a flashlight. Come and see more than you might think.
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Campus Sustainability Update
Our main campus has an improved recycling campaign and your help is needed to become a Zero Waste Campus. Imagine if we all had Zero Waste office spaces and we could end our costly landfill services.
Recycling is more than just saving money...
- Enough energy is saved by recycling one aluminum can to run a TV for three hours or to light one 100 watt bulb for 20 hours.
- Making cans from recycled aluminum saves 95 percent of the energy required to produce cans from virgin material.
The following are a few key recycling points: - We can now recycle all types of plastics (1-7)
- No separation is required but please leave shredded paper in the bags (these can be recycled too.)
- Throwing away a messy container can do more harm than good. Please wash all messy jars and plastic containers to avoid contaminating other recyclables.
- Please recycle all pizza boxes even if they contain a grease residue.
- Large volumes of cardboard need to placed into one of the cardboard dumpsters on campus. This saves the college money since those containers are serviced free of charge and don't take up space in our single stream recycling containers.
- Signage will be changed soon to reflect these changes.
Are you planning an event on campus? Please contact the Office of Sustainability at extension 6282 for help in making your next event Zero Waste!
We want you! Do you have ideas on ways that we can become more sustainable? Or, do you have student interns or service learning projects in mind? Contact Kathy Temple-Miller at templek3907@hocking.edu with any questions or ideas. The following are a few projects that are being reviewed at Hocking College: - Utility costs and energy saving measures
- Composting (Equine and Dining Services)
- Recycling logistics on all campuses
- Zero Waste event management
- Website with utility dashboards (utility monitoring)
- Sustainability curricula
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 Reminder: Annual Transfer Fair October 30
Hocking College will hold its annual Transfer Fair on October 30, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby.
Students will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from DeVry, Ohio State University, Muskingum University, Ohio University, Franklin University, Ohio Christian University, University of Findlay, Cleveland State University and other universities.
Please encourage all students to participate in this event if they wish to continue their education beyond Hocking.
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 Reminder: Free Transfer Application Event Scheduled
Also on October 30, Ohio University is holding a Free Transfer Application Event for students who will be transferring this spring, summer or autumn to either the Athens campus, or to one of their online completion programs. Applications must be submitted during the event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014. The event will take place in Oakley Hall room 306. To register ahead of time visit: www.ohio.edu/admissions/appnight. |
Alumni Spotlight
 Graduate Recognized for Wildlife Photography
Jim Mundy, a graduate of the Hocking College Wildlife Sciences program is making quite the impression in Cincinnati. After graduation, Mundy followed his childhood passion for nature and got a position with the Stewardship Department for Hamilton County Park District. His love for the job carried him through every land management capacity until reaching his desired job as Wildlife Specialist.
What is really grabbing local attention, however, is Mundy's photography skills. He spends much of his private time in nature, capturing every moment through film. Mundy has been sharing his skill set by teaching photography classes and taking his students on nature walkthroughs for field practice. His photography skills are not just admired locally but statewide, with one of his photos of the Eastern Bluebird being selected by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to receive the 2015 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp.
To see Mundy's photos you can visit his photography website, "Nature's Ark Photography."
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 Registration Still Open for Weightlifting Competition and XFit Challenge
Hocking College Fitness Management Class of 2015 will hold the 12th Annual Weightlifting Competition and a new XFit Challenge on November 8, 2014 at the Hocking College Student Center.
The Weightlifting Competition will take place from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in the Student Center Multiplex. Entry fee for participants is $15 for Hocking students, alumni or faculty and $20 for non-Hocking participants. If participants are also competing in the XFit Challenge, the registration fee for the weightlifting competition is only $10. Weigh-in will take place before the event from 7:45 - 8:45 a.m., so relative weights can be calculated prior to competing.
Teams for the XFit Challenge must consist of four people, with at least one member of the opposite sex. Registration fees for each team will be $80 by cash, money order or business check made out to Hocking College Fitness Management Program c/o Bill Finnearty.
Anyone interested in competing in either or both events should complete the weightlifting registration form and/or XFit Challenge registration form plus the release waiver, and pay fees to the Student Center before the event. Walk-in registrations are also welcome.
More information regarding rules and regulations and entry forms can be found on the Hocking College Student Center Fitness Events page.
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 Dell Double Discounts End October 31
Double discounts have returned for all members. Get twice the discount on all PC's, tablets and select Dell electronics.
This includes the new Inspirion 13 7000 series 2-in-1, a premium 2-in-1 device with built in stylus and full performance.
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Also, all XPS Laptops and Desktops get an additional 10% off with coupon code W?S?D262XNRHV5.
Shop the latest deals at www.dell.com/dellu/hocking with your member ID US126609902 and begin saving.
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Mission
Hocking College provides a unique, innovative, and quality education in a supportive experience- based learning environment, preparing students for employment and transfer education opportunities, while teaching the value of lifelong learning, promoting diversity and developing citizens who are engaged in their local and global communities.
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Kudos on the Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch and Learn
From Bonnie Allen Smith, dean of the School of Allied Health:
Kudos to the School of Allied Health for hosting the successful Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch and Learn session on Thursday, October 23rd.
It was wonderful to see JL 242 packed with students, faculty and staff. Melanie Moynan -Smith CNP and massage therapy student provided a great presentation about breast cancer including early detection, encouraging men and women to take charge of their own breast health, practicing regular self-exams, scheduling annual mammograms and knowing the facts about recurrence.
Special thanks to Janice Smith, Marty Skeeles, Darlene Tipple, Donna Wamsley, Dawn Shingler and Chloe Phillips for organizing this event.
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